Mirror System: Other Chevrolet Captiva I facelift

Intermittent

Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections .

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Outside Rearview Mirror Schematics

Connector End View Reference

COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX

Description and Operation

Outside Mirror Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

1. «Circuit Testing»(ref-490227-S13587550022012072700000)
2. «Connector Repairs»(ref-490227-S17487895862012072700000)
3. «Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections»(ref-490227-S34368910942012072700000)
4. «Wiring Repairs»(ref-490227-S26043121642012072700000)

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition ON, press the rear window defogger switch. Verify the rear window defogger turns ON and the rear window becomes warm. If the rear window defogger does not turn on, refer to «Rear Window Defogger Malfunction»(ref-490231-S17809541922012072700000) .
2. Verify both the left and right outside mirror glass become warm.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Outside Rearview Mirror Glass Replacement

Schematic Reference

Inside Rearview Mirror Schematics

Connector End View Reference

COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX

Description and Operation

Automatic Day-Night Mirror Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

1. «Circuit Testing»(ref-490227-S13587550022012072700000)
2. «Connector Repairs»(ref-490227-S17487895862012072700000)
3. «Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections»(ref-490227-S34368910942012072700000)
4. «Wiring Repairs»(ref-490227-S26043121642012072700000)

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

1. Ignition ON, headlamps ON, vehicle in PARK, cover the front light sensor with a towel or other suitable item. Shine a flashlight at the rear light sensor while observing the inside rearview mirror face. The inside rearview mirror face should dim.
2. Park brake applied, place the transmission in REVERSE. The inside rearview mirror face should transition from dim to bright.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement

Schematic Reference

Outside Rearview Mirror Schematics

Connector End View Reference

COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX

Description and Operation

Outside Mirror Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

1. «Circuit Testing»(ref-490227-S13587550022012072700000)
2. «Connector Repairs»(ref-490227-S17487895862012072700000)
3. «Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections»(ref-490227-S34368910942012072700000)
4. «Wiring Repairs»(ref-490227-S26043121642012072700000)

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

1. Ignition ON, with the mirror selector switch in the DRIVER position, command the mirrors UP, DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT using the mirror directional switch. The driver mirror should move in the commanded direction.
2. With the mirror selector switch in the PASSENGER position, command the mirrors UP, DOWN, LEFT, and RIGHT using the mirror directional switch. The passenger mirror should move in the commanded direction.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement

Scheme 5

Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement

Scheme 6

Outside Rearview Mirror Motor Replacement

Inside Rearview Mirror with the Automatic Day-Night Feature System Components

The inside rearview mirror with the automatic day-night feature system consist of the following components

1. Inside rearview mirror
2. Ambient air temperature sensor

Power and Ground of the Inside Rearview Mirror

1. With the ignition ON, ignition voltage is supplied to the mirror from the RADIO (IGN) 10A fuse in the I/P fuse block.
2. Ground for the mirror is provided by G401.

Compass

The mirror uses two magnetic field sensors for compass direction. One sensor is for north and south, the other is for east and west. The mirror supplies a signal and low reference to each sensor. As the vehicle travels with or against the earth's magnetic pull, there will be a change in voltage on one or both sensors. As a result of the change in voltage, the mirror changes the heading on the compass display.

Temperature Display

The inside rearview mirror monitors the ambient air temperature sensor. As the outside air temperature gets warmer, the ambient air temperature sensor will lower resistance. The inside rearview mirror monitors this change and will show this as a warmer temperature on the display. Temperatures exceeding 62°C (143°F) will be out of the mirror's temperature range and SC will be shown on the temperature display. In colder outside air temperatures, the ambient air temperature sensor will raise in resistance. The inside rearview mirror will show a colder temperature on the display. Temperatures lower than -40°C (-40°F) will be out of the mirror's temperature range which OC will be shown on the temperature display. In cold temperatures such as 3°C (37°F) or below, the temperature display will show ICE when the ignition is first turned on. The display will toggle between ICE and the actual outside temperature until the temperature update process is complete.

Temperature Display Update Process

The inside rearview mirror has a temperature program that takes in account the fact that the radiator will heat the ambient air temperature sensor if the radiator is warm and the vehicle is not moving. If the vehicle has been off for more than 2 hours, the mirror temperature program assumes that the radiator has cooled and that the temperature supplied by the ambient air temperature sensor is accurate. Because of this, if the vehicle has been off for more than 2 hours, the mirror displays the temperature as reported by the ambient air temperature sensor. When the ambient air temperature sensor reports a new temperature to the mirror, one of the following cases will apply

1. Ignition is off for more than 2 hours, then is turned on for more than 3 minutes. The outside temperature is greater than the last temperature recorded by the mirror for 2 minutes. The mirror will increase the last temperature reading by one degree every 2 minutes for 8 consecutive times. If the outside temperature is not matched after the 8th update, the mirror will then display the current outside temperature.
2. Ignition is off for more than 2 hours, then is turned on for less than 3 minutes. The mirror will update the temperature display every 2 seconds.
3. Ignition is off for more than 2 hours, then is turned on for more than 3 minutes. The outside temperature is less than the last temperature recorded by the mirror. The mirror will then display the current outside temperature.
4. Ignition has been off for less than 2 hours. The outside temperature is greater than the last temperature recorded by the mirror, but the ignition is cycled from on to off within 2 minutes. The mirror will display the old temperature.
5. Ignition has been off for less than 2 hours. The outside temperature is less than the last temperature recorded by the mirror. The mirror will then display the current outside temperature.

Switches of the Inside Rearview Mirror with the Automatic Day-Night Feature, Compass/Temperature Display with OnStar®

The inside rearview mirror has four switches that perform the following functions

1. The on/off switch located at the left side of the mirror performs the following functions: To enable or disable the automatic day-night feature of the mirror. With the ignition in the ON position, depress and hold the on/off switch for 6 seconds to enable the automatic day-night feature of the mirror. A green indicator will illuminate on the mirror when the automatic day-night feature is enabled. To disable the automatic day-night feature of the mirror, depress and hold the on/off switch for 6 seconds. To turn the compass/temperature display on and off. With the ignition in the ON position, depress the on/off switch to turn the compass/temperature display on in Fahrenheit (°F). Depress the on/off switch again to turn the compass/temperature from Fahrenheit (°F) to Celsius (°C). Depress the on/off switch again to turn off the display. The on/off switch is also used to place the compass into a calibration or zone mode. For more information, refer to the owners manual.
2. The 3 switches on the right side of the mirror are for OnStar® operation. For more information, refer to the owners manual.

The power mirror system consists of the following components

1. Mirror direction switch-Controls the left, right, up and down movements of the mirrors
2. Mirror select switch-Allows the operator to select the mirror to be moved
3. Left outside mirror-Contains both the horizontal and vertical mirror motors
4. Right outside mirror-Contains both the horizontal and vertical mirror motors
5. LOCK/MIRROR 10 A fuse-Located in the instrument panel (I/P) fuse block and supplies power for the power mirror system

Each of the outside power mirrors contains 2 motors. The up-down motor operates the vertical directions and the left-right motor operates the horizontal directions. Each of the power mirror motors are internally circuit breaker protected.

The outside mirror switch incorporates a mirror select switch and a 4 position mirror direction switch.

The mirror select switch allows the driver to select the mirror to be moved by pressing the switch to L position enabling the left outside mirror or pressing the switch to R position enabling the right outside mirror.

The mirror direction switch is a 4 position switch that allows the operator to move the selected mirror up, down, left or right.

The outside mirror switch receives power through the battery positive voltage circuit from the LOCK/MIRROR 10 A fuse in the instrument panel (I/P) fuse block. The outside mirror switch also receives a constant ground.

The 4 positions of the direction switch have multiple switch contacts. When not in use, the directional contacts are isolated from any circuit. Each of the contacts are connected to opposing sides of the appropriate mirror motors through the selector switch. The selector switch interrupts or completes these circuits depending on the position of the selector switch, L or R.

If the mirror select switch is placed in the L position and the up switch is pressed, battery voltage will be supplied to the driver outside mirror vertical motor through the driver mirror motor up control circuit and return to the mirror switch through the driver mirror motor left/down control circuit, then to ground and the mirror will move up. If the down switch is pressed, the driver mirror motor left/down control circuit supplies battery voltage and the driver mirror motor up control circuit completes the path to the mirror switch, then to ground and the mirror will move down.

The remainder of the mirror functions operate in the same manner as described above. Placing the mirror direction switch in opposing positions, left/right or up/down, will reverse the voltage polarity to the mirror motor, utilizing the same circuits and the mirror will move accordingly.